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Bogwitch of the Black Reed

Old folktales speak of a woman who bargained with the marsh to save her drowned child and became part of the water itself. Fishermen whisper that if you spill a bottle of fresh water on a bog's surface, the Bogwitch will grow weak for a time. Scholars debate whether bogwitches are spirits, fey, or the wrath of the swamp given shape.

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MediumMonstrosity(Fey-Infused Humanoid)CR ModerateNeutral Evil

Bogwitch of the Black Reed

swampcontrollerfeyspellcaster
HP85AC14SPD30 ft., Swim 30 ft.CRCR 5StealthStealth +6NatureNature +4DeceptionDeception +5
STR
10
DEX
14
CON
14
INT
12
WIS
16
CHA
15
Amphibious. The Bogwitch can breathe air and water. It does not need to surface for air while submerged in swamp water.
Domain Renewal. While standing in swamp, marsh, or muddy terrain, the Bogwitch regains 5 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
Spellcasting. The Bogwitch is a 5th-level spellcaster. See its Spells entry for a list of prepared spells. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save , to hit with spell attacks).
Boglash. Melee Weapon Attack: to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 () bludgeoning damage plus 7 () cold damage. If the target is on swampy or muddy ground, it must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Searing Mire Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 () necrotic damage, and the target's walking speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of the Bogwitch's next turn. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by this attack is pulled up to 5 feet toward the Bogwitch as black water clings to it.
Mireburst (Recharge 5-6). The Bogwitch uproots a tongue of living mud and hurls it at a point it can see within 30 feet. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 () bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. On a failed save the ground in the cone becomes difficult terrain until the end of the Bogwitch's next turn and snags garments and light armor, imposing disadvantage on Dexterity checks and saving throws while standing in that area.
Luring Whisper. The Bogwitch touches one Small or Medium creature she can reach. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. While charmed in this way the target believes the Bogwitch to be a harmless guide and will not attack it unless attacked first. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Protective Tangle. When a creature within 10 feet attacks a charmed ally of the Bogwitch, the Bogwitch can use its reaction to grant that ally advantage on its next attack roll.
Cantrips
Bogwitch SpellcastingEvocation / Enchantment— The Bogwitch is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following spells prepared. Cantrips at will: druidcraft, thorn whip, chill touch. 1st level 4 slots: entangle, shield of faith. 2nd level 3 slots: hold person, sleet storm. 3rd level 2 slots: lightning bolt, conjure minor elementals (mud sprites).
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